The shot stopper has had to settle for a place on the bench in Slaven Bilic’s side so far this season, with Adrian firmly the number-one choice.

He has, however, enjoyed game time with the Republic of Ireland, playing a big part in their recent success, with Martin O’Neill’s side beating Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the Euro 2016 finals next summer.

Randolph describes that moment as a career highlight and says his move to the Hammers over the summer has been key to him making a breakthrough on the international stage.

"I’d go as far as to say that helping the boys to qualify for the European Championships next summer is my career highlight," he told whufc.com.

"I owe a lot to everyone at West Ham United who has helped me since I joined, I truly believe I wouldn’t have been given my opportunity at international level if I hadn’t made the step up to the Premier League."

Sean Lunt

Sean Lunt is a Journalism and Spanish graduate with a passion for football. As an avid Everton fan he has survived the Walter Smith era, enjoyed the resurgence under David Moyes and is now wholly embracing the Spanish revolution with Roberto Martinez. Away from Everton he follows the rest of the football league and has a particular interest in La Liga.